Do I need a permit to backpack Canyonlands Backcountry?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Canyonlands Backcountry in Canyonlands National Park. It is the Canyonlands Backcountry Permit, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
Permit required
What the Canyonlands Backcountry permit costs and covers
- Fee
- $36 reservation fee + $5 per person per night
- Season starts
- Year-round (released in seasonal blocks)
What the rules require
- Overnight permit required for all backcountry camping (backpacking, 4WD, and bike)
- Reserve on Recreation.gov, advance reservations close 3 days before trip start
- Group size and vehicle count are capped per site and vary by district
- White Rim Road sites: maximum 3 vehicles and 15 people per site
- Camp only in your assigned site or zone
- Pack out all waste, campfires are prohibited in the backcountry
- Pets are not allowed in the backcountry
Published rules for the Canyonlands Backcountry Permit, quoted as written.
Getting one
Dates for Canyonlands Backcountry sell out and then come back as people cancel. PermitSnag watches Canyonlands Backcountry Permit and sends you an alert the moment one reappears.
Common questions about the Canyonlands Backcountry permit
Do I need a permit to backpack Canyonlands Backcountry?
Yes. You need a permit to backpack Canyonlands Backcountry in Canyonlands National Park. It is the Canyonlands Backcountry Permit, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
How much does a Canyonlands Backcountry permit cost?
$36 reservation fee + $5 per person per night.
When is the Canyonlands Backcountry permit season?
Season starts: Year-round (released in seasonal blocks).